No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 71: Seven Ways to Ruin Your Life: Rebecca DeYoung
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Apr 21, 2022 Rebecca DeYoung, a Professor of ethics and author of 'Glittering Vices,' redefines the seven deadly sins as more than moral failings—they're tools for self-discovery and growth. She explores how these vices can disrupt personal relationships and discusses the transformative power of community. Highlights include the significance of managing desires, understanding emotional challenges in relationships, and using mortality as a catalyst for personal growth. DeYoung's insights provide a refreshing perspective on living a joyful and fulfilling life.
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Capital Vices vs. Deadly Sins
- "Capital vices" is a more accurate term than "deadly sins" because it emphasizes disordered loves, not just actions.
- These vices become central to one's life, like orbiting a planet.
Character Development
- Consider not only the rightness of an action but also its impact on your character development.
- Ask yourself, "If I did this repeatedly, what kind of person would I become?"
Modern vs. Classical Happiness
- Modern views of happiness are often subjective and individualistic, contrasting with the objective, communal view of flourishing in virtue ethics.
- The false dichotomy between egoism and altruism further complicates our understanding of true happiness.
